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Global Physical Therapy Day of Service

Do something to make a difference on Oct. 12, 2023.

Telehealth Advocacy

The use of telehealth by PTs and PTAs is not only appropriate, but effective in delivering effective care and expanding patient access to that care.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, February 2018

Feb 14, 2018/News

"The Good Stuff," is an occasional series that highlights recent, mostly local media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day.

Viewpoints: February 2023

Feb 1, 2023/Article

APTA Magazine readers write letters to the editor in this issue's Forum.

Viewpoints

Sep 1, 2017/Magazine

- Keeping Pain Out of the Red Zone\r\n - First Choice for a Second Career\r\n - Defining Moment: Amputation and Ambulation

Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT

Jun 30, 2020/Author

Karla A. Bell, PT, DPT, is co-chair of PT Proud and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University in the Physical Therapy Department. You can connect with Karla on Twitter at @passionatept.

The Rehabilitation Ceiling: When Is Skilled Therapy "Done"?

Sep 2, 2021/Perspective

When is it time to discontinue skilled therapy? Maybe you think you know the answer to that question, but with these two case studies, I hope to spark debate and stimulate discussion. The examples focus on neurologic rehabilitation, where my clinical experience is most extensive. However, this discussion

Orthopedic Surgeons Promote Conservative Approaches to Pain Treatment in New Opioid Awareness Campaign

May 2, 2017/News

The AAOS print campaign uses the message "Painkillers are easy to get into, hard to escape."

Resources for Participating PTACAS Programs

Below are a list of quick links, and guidance on who to contact for support on various CAS processes and issues.

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Jan 1, 2018/Article

ABPTS coordinates and oversees the specialist certification process and is the governing body for certification and recertification of clinical specialists.